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6 September 2022
Before university, I had never worked in a hospital or health care environment before, so I was unsure about what to expect from my placements. Along the way I saw some things I was expecting and some aspects of nursing I didn’t expect, so here is what I would have told myself before starting: Read more…
15 July 2021
Nursing student Hollie worked in Children's Accident and Emergency for her final placement. Here. she reflects on her experiences on the ward, supporting other students, and plans for her future career as a registered nurse. Read more…
1 December 2020
Child Nursing student Hollie undertook a placement in a children's hospice as part of her training, and was struck by the work that staff do to make the environment peaceful, safe and relaxing. She reflects on her time on placement. Read more…
1 October 2020
In March 2020, second- and third-year nursing year students were asked to opt in or opt out of supporting their designated NHS Trusts during the coronavirus pandemic. ARU Child Nursing student Hollie opted in. Here's her story. Read more…
11 June 2019
Final-year nursing student Abbi has been on placement on a children's ward, treating her own patients under supervision. She reflects on all that she has learnt. Read more…
4 February 2019
Placements are an important part of any nursing or healthcare degree. Child Nursing student Abbi reflects on her experiences on placement in the paediatric Accident and Emergency department. Read more…
1 August 2018
Child Nursing student Abbi is undertaking a number of hospital and community placements as part of her training. She describes her time working with babies in a neonatal unit. Read more…
27 June 2018
Child nursing student Abbi talks about her placement in health visiting, where she worked in the community with babies and their families. Health visiting is just one career you might go into as a registered nurse. Read more…
4 May 2018
Nursing students at ARU split their time between university studies and placements. Child Nursing student Abbi gives some advice on what to expect, and how to make the most of your first shifts as a nurse. Read more…
30 November 2016
Child Nursing student Sarah blogs about her reasons for returning to study - and preparing for a new career - now that her children are growing up. Read more…
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